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How to get fromGeneva to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane GVA - SOF
    4h 33m
    $100–320

  2. Train, bus via Verona

    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Ec
    3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 54m
    $278–544

  3. Drive 1,700.4 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Sofiacar car 1,700.4 km
    16h 26m
    $343–496

  4. Bus via Milan

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Milan Centralebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 14m
    $138–173

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    32h 16m
    $293–321

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 26m
    $247–518

Geneva to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,436.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Sofia Central Bus Station via Milan, Milan Malpensa Airport T1, Milan Centrale, and Milano, Stazione Centrale in around 28h 14m.

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